Summer Clothing Drive

Chapel Lobby

Donate clothing during June/July. There will be a bin in the lobby for three Sundays (6/22, 6/29, 7/6) where we will collect the following items: Women’s Clothing (all sizes) Men’s Clothing (all sizes) Girl’s Clothing (all sizes) Boy’s Clothing (all sizes) Baby & Toddler Clothing (all sizes) Shoes (all sizes & types) New & Unused Socks and Underwear (all sizes)

Volunteer at Note in the Pocket

Note in the Pocket Warehouse

Note in the Pocket addresses clothing insecurity in our community. Volunteer to sort clothing with us in their warehouse at 4730 Hargrove Rd., Raleigh, NC 27616. Children 13+ may volunteer. To volunteer: 1. Register with Note in the Pocket →  2. Register with CTC → 

Urban Ministries Food Drive

Renaissance Park Neighborhood

We will be participating in a food drive for Urban Ministries in Renaissance Park two Saturdays in September. On the first Saturday (9/6), we will drop off paper bags to be filled by residents. On the following Saturday (9/13), we will return to pick up the food-filled bags to donate. Please join us for either or both of these days. You can also donate food in the CTC church lobby from 8/31 to 9/14. Food needs: Rice Pasta Canned Tuna/Chicken Cereal Snacks (Individually Wrapped) Canned Soup Canned Fruit Canned Tomatoes Canned Beans Canned Green Beans Canned Corn Quick Rolled Oats   Register

HOPE Ministries Breakfast & Outreach

Garner United Methodist Church

Join us as Common Thread Church partners with HOPE Ministries and Garner United Methodist to bless our unhoused neighbors in the Raleigh/Garner area in a day of service that is "here.now.small.doable." Event Day We’ll be serving breakfast, offering showers, and distributing clothing to those in need. Common Thread’s Role: Cooking and serving hot grits with toppings & assisting with shower stations. Garner UMC’s Role: Serving bagels with cream cheese, assisting with showers, and distributing clothing.   Ways You Can Help: Volunteer – Come on the day of the event to help cook and serve grits, assist with shower coordination, and offer hospitality. Donate + Volunteer – Contribute toward food supplies and serve on the day of the event. Donate Only – Help cover the cost of grits, toppings, and other supplies like bowls and spoons even if you can’t be there in person.   Clothing Collection (9/13-9/27): We are collecting men’s pants, belts, and shirts to bless our guests. Please bring donations to church in the weeks leading up to the event. Let’s come together to serve, share, and show LOVE in a tangible way! Sign up here and choose the option that works for you. Learn more about HOPE Ministries →   Register or Donate

On-Campus Workday

Please help us to organize and fix up our space: Clean/organize kitchen Clean/organize kids' areas Organize storage Please pack a lunch and/or snacks! Register

Welcome House Thanksgiving

In the Chapel

Let's join The Ridge in partnering again with Welcome House Raleigh, to provide a Thanksgiving *meal to 100+ refugee families on our church campus. Help needed with set-up, clean-up, sides and desserts, kids' games/crafts, as well as greeters and general help. This is a kid-friendly event and any help is welcome, even if you can only come for part of the event. General Schedule: Set-up from 12:00-1:30 Guests arrive around 1:30 (greet and host) Eat together from 2:30-3:30 Clean-up from 3:30-4:00ish *Meal included for all volunteers. Register